Assistant Professor – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)

Position summary:

This position has the primary responsibility of teaching in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program. The instructor also assists the instructional leader and other administrative personnel in activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of the instructional process and to support the mission of the College.  Additional expectations, policies, and guidance for faculty performance of their duties are available in the Kilgore College Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Faculty Handbook

Position responsibilities:

• Updating, development and instruct students in HVACR and evaluate their learning progress.
• Maintain testing and lab equipment and providing instruction/training to students in a lab setting.
• Keep abreast of developments in the discipline and in instructional methodology.
• Support and participate in appropriate professional development programs and activities.
• Support and adhere to the academic policies and procedures of the college, the division, and the department.
• Interpret college policies for students in a positive manner.
• Develop, maintain, and follow syllabi for courses.
• Participate with appropriate administration in the development of guidelines for classroom management.
• Participate in advising, registration, and graduation as needed.
• Communicate with the appropriate chair and/or dean as to the need for instructional materials, equipment, and professional development.
• Maintain a harmonious and collegial relationship with other members of the faculty and staff.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Administer student appraisals of courses in compliance with college policy.
• Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field.
• Represent Kilgore College through involvement in college and community activities.
• Serve on various departmental, divisional, and/or college committees.
• Expectations for this position may include the following: teach in afternoons and/or evenings (non-peak times); teach dual credit classes in high schools; develop and teach web classes; develop and teach hybrid or remote classes; and use instructional technology in the classroom.
• All full-time faculty are required to complete online course certification through the KC Faculty Innovation Center within their first year of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate’s degree plus appropriate work experience is required.
• At least three years teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a typical classroom/instructional lab environment and get along in a courteous and professional manner with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• May be subject to varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Mild or limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 9-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $41,431 for an associate's degree to $51,127 for a doctorate. Overload and summer classes are paid separately.  

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.